Are you a professional in a web-related field? A Tibet supporter? Interested in helping to make change happen? This group is for professionals working in web-related fields who support the Tibetan people's cause and want to help by contributing their ideas, skills and energy in a collaborative, stimulating atmosphere with like-minded people. We would like to form a think-tank of talented people from multiple disciplines to creatively explore how web 2.0, digital video and social media can be us …

Meet local Architects/building professionals/contractors and any/all others interested in discussing green Architecture and sustainable design. Talk about finished/unfinished projects, materials/LEED certification, energy use and savings, and where to take form, space, and order next! Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, throu …

At the San Francisco JUG you get to meet other local Java professionals and talk about code, architecture, innovation, opportunities, and share ideas about real-world problems. Our meetings are technically focused and often include expert speakers on Java-related topics. We welcome both beginners and gurus, both developers and managers, both geeks and professionals. We typically meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and our meetings are FREE and OPEN to the public. If you are an employer, a …

To apply for a demo, please use the on-line form. This group aims to be the point of contact between User Experience Professionals (product managers, designers, researchers, front end developers, technical writers, customer support professionals) and the developer community in the Bay Area. The purpose of the group is to help the User Experience community talk to who needs us, help you network and find new gigs with some exciting startup that need some UX love and care. Although the main focus …

SF BADD - Bringing together the best minds in Building, Architecture, Design, and Development throughout the Bay area for casual, open, and productive conversation.  SF BADD members comprise a uniquely San Francisco blend of building design, real estate, investment, entrepreneurial, green construction, and commercial service providers.  Our events range from regular happy hours to office visits and industry symposiums. From brokers to builders, we rely on the people around us to help drive our b …

Welcome to SF Design. The idea of the group is a place to share designs and design ideas. We try to cover all disciplines including architecture, industrial design, web, furniture and graphic design. If you are making something and want to share your experience or just interested in the design world, then you are invited! ATTENTION: If you are interested in presenting your design at the meetup, or helping out by being an assistant organizer please email me.

SF Data Engineering hosts events where the lead engineers from pre-screened companies showcase their technical challenges. ONLY ENGINEERS can attend. If you are not an engineer, please be aware that you may be removed from the group. Software engineers are presently faced with an ever-increasing amount of data as well as a plethora of options for open-source technologies to use to manage it. And the architectures required to process the data into useful information using machine learning, NLP, …

Open to designers of all levels, this group explores various applications of Google's 3D modeling software called SketchUp. Our meetups cover a wide range of topics, from best practices for novice 3D modelers to cutting-edge developments in SketchUp's capabilities. Whenever appropriate, we tailor individual meetings to a particular niche audience, such as Kitchen and Bath Designers, Landscape Designers, Developers, or Enthusiasts. This group is organized by Alex Oliver of Igloo Studios (www.igl …

The purpose of the SF Chapter of the Passive House Alliance is to Share information and provide continuing Passive House (Passivhaus) technical education amongst Bay Area and SF Passive House Consultants and interested professionals; Support the adoption of the Passive House standard in the United States both publicly and municipally through high quality research, education and implementation; Serve as a resource for building owners, developers and building professionals investigating the use o …

We are San Francisco’s premiere destination for learning how to become a great photographer while touring San Francisco’s incredible neighborhoods. Walk San Francisco and learn about its iconic history, and the culture behind each neighborhood. Are you tired of not having your photos turn out? Then get the five basic techniques for taking awesome photographs. In just two short hours, you will not only be visually inspired to learn the history of San Francisco and the beauty of each neighborhood, …

Arkitektura’s Design Assembly is a unique and ongoing series of talks, exhibitions, discussions and events with globally recognized influential figures from across the design disciplines. We aim to create opportunity for the broad and dynamic design communities in the Bay Area to assemble, share ideas and engage in discourse. This is where creative minds connect.

R is an open source programming language for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphical visualization. R has an estimated one million users worldwide, and its user base is growing. While most commonly used within academia, in fields such as computational biology and applied statistics, it is gaining currency in commercial areas such as quantitative finance and business intelligence. Among R's strengths as a language are its powerful built-in tools for inferential statistics, its comp …

One day if I do go to heaven--I'll look around and say, 'It ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco."--Herb Caen The ocean, the bay, and all that's inbetween. Impressive hills, hidden staircases, picturesque neighborhoods, historic architecture, awe-inspiring views, nature in the city, local history, colorful characters... Let's explore it all together! This group is about meeting new people, getting a little exercise, and enjoying our beautiful city. All walks are free. Participating in San Fran …

Our group is a community of people involved in the creation and delivery of content, including web writers and editors, content strategists, and content managers. We meet monthly to further our shared commitment to creating more effective online and interactive content, network, and grow. If you're interested in content strategy or web content, please join us!

This meetup is focused on spreading knowledge and best practices for the use of Node.js. Already exploding with a massive and dedicated developer community, Node is now moving into enterprise stacks. There is an incredible talent pool out there who can bring their experience back to the community, and our goal is to get them into the group to speak. Topics of discussion include OSS projects, architectures, testing, devops, code management, deployment strategies, the future of Node and emerging t …

This group is for San Francisco Bay-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, User Experience Designers, Web Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare the latest tools, trends, theories, languages and templates; trade advice on careers; share knowledge, tips and trick …

MESS: Media/Entertainment & Scientific Storage. This group is all about large files, big data, and workflow optimization. It's a place that peers can talk about storage challenges, discuss ways of dealing with them, and hear about the new technologies that are making a difference. Food, fun and smart storage people, all in one place.

This group is focused on educating developers on how to use the Microsoft .NET platform for web and windows development. Topics include all aspects of development for desktop, browser and web services, as well as architectural choices and application development frameworks. We provide a face to face forum and encourage peer learning and networking. We maintain a focus on development practices, demonstrations and show & tell in developer-centric interactive sessions. Meetings are free - please …

I decided to start this group because I'm somewhat new to San Francisco and I wanted to make more female friends that were my age. This group is for 40-something, college educated, kind, witty, women who are decent conversationalists. Interests are art, architecture, food, wine, film, walks, shopping and the list goes on. *While certainly no one will be discriminated for their sexual orientation, please note that this happens not to be a lesbian-focused group.

A meetup for Twisted Python developers. If you are interested in event-driven networking in Python, come to learning sessions and sprints to see what Twisted is all about. If you already use Twisted, come to the sprints and and fix some bugs/add new features! http://twistedmatrix.com

The Interaction Design Studio organizes workshops, discussions, and presentations aimed at discovering and sharing knowledge related to user interface and user experience design. We explore and promote useful tips and tools, including design patterns, HTML, CSS & JS templates, and prototyping systems that are useful to web designers and developers. We also host workshops aimed at bridging the knowledge-base gap that exists between designers and developers, especially in the freelance community.

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned Navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

NextSpace is the workplace for the new economy. We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: sof …

Thank you for your interest in Upwardly Global Toastmasters. http://upwardlyglobaltoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/ Upwardly Global Toastmasters was chartered in May, 2011 with the intention of helping immigrant professionals practice speaking English, improve public speaking, and develop leadership skills. Our members include professionals from diverse countries such as Hungary, Colombia, Brazil, Ghana, Argentina, Mexico, Korea, Philippines, Peru, Mongolia, Maylasia, Ukraine, United States, F …

A meetup in the SF Bay Area about Cascading, Scalding (Scala), Cascalog (Clojure), PyCascading (Python), and other DSLs atop http://cascading.org/

Berkeley chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. We get together for a monthly meeting with a program and networking, but we'd love to have impromptu get-togethers of technical communicators as well.

This Bay Area meetup is for all interested in Javascript, Ruby, and the Node JS Platform. The idea is to get together, network and share experiences, designs, components, best practices, learn something new and so forth.

Calling on all Linux Open Source Graphics & Intel's Open Source technology Center's work in this area. I've started this group specifically for people interested in Android media components & OpenGL 3D Graphics Driver development. Interested in optimizatizing graphics and media for cross-OS Linux based platforms ? Interested in media frameworks supporting HW accelerated video and graphics ? Then join us today - Always food & beverage sponsored by Intel's OpenSource Technology Center Chance to de …